Where did the Scottish Oglesby family come from? What is the Scottish Oglesby family crest and coat of arms? When did the Oglesby family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Oglesby family history?

The story of the Oglesby family begins in ancient Scotland among the Pictish clans. The Oglesby family lived in the county of Angus near Glamis. Although Bishop Leslie, a noted historian during the time of Mary Queen of Scots, lists the Ogilvies as being derived from the Border Country in the vicinity of Kelso, serious question must be made of the authenticity of the statement. It seems more plausible to deduce this Clan to be of original Pictish stock, descended from Dubhucan, Earl of Angus (1115 AD), of the Mormaers of Angus. The root of the name is thought to be from the Welshuchel, meaning "high."

Translation has done much to alter the appearance of many Scottish names. It was a haphazard process that lacked a basic system of rules. Spelling variations were a common result of this process. Oglesby has appeared Ogilvie, Ogilvy, Oguilvie, Ogilby, Ogleby and many more.

First found in Angus (Gaelic: Aonghas), part of the Tayside region of northeastern Scotland, and present day Council Area of Angus, formerly known as Forfar or Forfarshire, where Gilbert, son of Gillebride, 1st Earl of Angus, obtained a charter of the lands of Purin, Ogguluin and Kynmethan, in Angus between 1172 and 1177. Gilbert is also on record as a witness of a grant of the church of Monyfode to the Abbey of Arbroath by his brother, Gilchrist, 3rd Earl of Angys between 1201-04. There is also early record of an Alexander de Oggoluin, who had a Charter of the lands of Belauht around 1232. Patrick Oggelville or Eggilvyn (of county Forfar) swore an oath of allegiance to King Edward the 1st of England in 1296.

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Oglesby research. Another 889 words(64 lines of text) covering the years 1320, 1425, 1430, 1491, 1639, 1645, 1639, 1745, 1715, 1778, 1826, 1701, 1707, 1579, 1615, 1927, 1976, 1600, 1676, 1679, 1651 and 1652 are included under the topic Early Oglesby History in all our PDF Extended History products.

Many Scots left their country to travel to the North American colonies in search of the freedom they could not find at home. Of those who survived the difficult voyage, many found the freedom they so desired. There they could choose their own beliefs and allegiances. Some became United Empire Loyalists and others fought in the American War of Independence. The Clan societies and highland games that have sprung up in the last century have allowed many of these disparate Scots to recover their collective national identity. A search of immigration and passenger ship lists revealed many early settlers bearing the Oglesby name:

Oglesby Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

John Oglesby, who settled in Barbados in 1680 with his wife, children and servants

Oglesby Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Eliz Oglesby, who landed in Virginia in 1712

Webb Oglesby, who arrived in Mississippi in 1798

Oglesby Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Eliza Oglesby, aged 24, who landed in America, in 1896

John Oglesby, aged 24, who landed in America, in 1896

Wilhelmina Oglesby, aged 0, who settled in America, in 1896

Oglesby Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Sarah Ann Oglesby, aged 43, who emigrated to the United States from Cleethorpes, in 1905

Robert Oglesby, aged 45, who landed in America, in 1908

N.P. Oglesby, aged 30, who landed in America, in 1910

Richard Oglesby, aged 31, who settled in America, in 1910

William R. Oglesby, aged 36, who emigrated to the United States, in 1911

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

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